Jim O'Day has to do something about this crap! Not in twenty-five plus years have I been as frustrated as this years ability to broadcast a game or radio show without interruption. No live radio until well into the second half is unexcusable. Hell I didn't think we were going go get to hear the OT.
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KGVO? worst in years (not mick)
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Grizbeer
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It is bad, but really no worse than it has been for several years. Doesn't matter if it is mens Basketball, football, coaches show, whatever the radio broadcasts have always been filled with technical difficulties. in fact I can't remember the last time I listened to a complete broadcast that didn't have technical difficulties. The women's broadcast might have the same problem, but the station they broadcast on doesn't have a strong enough signal to reach the south west limits of the city of Missoula so I can't listen to those games.
Between TV and radio the production value of broadcasts is a black eye for the Montana program, and has been for quite some time. Oddly enough I seem to remember a few years ago when they renewed the radio contract there was some controversy involved, and it seem sot me the station said at the time the money they paid was the highest radio contract of any I-AA team, and higher than many I-A teams. You would think if you are paying that kind of money that you would want to be first rate, but it is probably more like the situation with the KPAX where they pay out so much money for rights there is no more money left for production.
Between TV and radio the production value of broadcasts is a black eye for the Montana program, and has been for quite some time. Oddly enough I seem to remember a few years ago when they renewed the radio contract there was some controversy involved, and it seem sot me the station said at the time the money they paid was the highest radio contract of any I-AA team, and higher than many I-A teams. You would think if you are paying that kind of money that you would want to be first rate, but it is probably more like the situation with the KPAX where they pay out so much money for rights there is no more money left for production.
Ok so clue me in - What happened to Sunday's game and did it occur statewide or just in Missoula? Actually the technical issues with coach's show have been pretty much eliminated and we did not lose signal from the site Sunday. By the way, the network is at the mercy of individual stations who make programming decisions but I want to know when something happens or there is an issue
mtgrizrule
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There was no internet coverage through KGVO. I would guess there was not any coverage through local either. I did not try later, but heard the game was into the 2nd half before anyone got the game through KGVO. I appreciate your concern Mick.
The basketball fans are very avid and love GRIZ basketball. I think this was just another example of what many consider the U of M not caring about GRIZ basketball, nor putting forward the effort or money to promote it. It pales in comparison to football coverage.
Tinkle puts a great product on the floor. It is shame the basketball program has to take a backseat. More like stuck in the trunk.
The basketball fans are very avid and love GRIZ basketball. I think this was just another example of what many consider the U of M not caring about GRIZ basketball, nor putting forward the effort or money to promote it. It pales in comparison to football coverage.
Tinkle puts a great product on the floor. It is shame the basketball program has to take a backseat. More like stuck in the trunk.
Hi Mick, I also thank you for your concern. In Missoula we bad no radio coverage until the second half and that includes the pregame. I called the station prior to tipoff and they were not even aware there was a problem.
Pregame Thad radio was blank and during the game it was some talk show. This is getting old. We finally got broadcast about five minutes into the second half. Then during the overtime we had to try and hear you over some other radio talk show. Total BS.
Pregame Thad radio was blank and during the game it was some talk show. This is getting old. We finally got broadcast about five minutes into the second half. Then during the overtime we had to try and hear you over some other radio talk show. Total BS.
mtgrizrule
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It is also frustrating when we do get a broadcast, quite often we do not get to hear Tinkle's post game interview. At least that has been the case while listening online. FWIW, I look forward to coach's interview almost as much as I do the game. I love Tinkle's candor and he does not beat around bush. and for the most part tell is like it is.
I tried a number of stations supposedly on the "Learfield Sports Network" (God I miss the days when it was the "Montana Grizzly Radio Network"!!!) via my iPhone and I got zilch on any of them.
I have to say, it's extremely frustrating. I don't know who is asleep at the wheel, but evidently it's a whole host of people.
I haven't heard a word from the Learfield people when I contacted them through Jim regarding the lack of coverage of the Coach's Show. The impression I get is that Learfield has cashed the University's check, and frankly they don't a sh*t about anything beyond that. I'm hoping to be proven wrong, but I haven't seen anything to indicate otherwise, unfortunately.
I have to say, it's extremely frustrating. I don't know who is asleep at the wheel, but evidently it's a whole host of people.
I haven't heard a word from the Learfield people when I contacted them through Jim regarding the lack of coverage of the Coach's Show. The impression I get is that Learfield has cashed the University's check, and frankly they don't a sh*t about anything beyond that. I'm hoping to be proven wrong, but I haven't seen anything to indicate otherwise, unfortunately.
Actually Learfield guarantees the money to UM not the other way around. I really appreciate and share everyone's concern but if you are not receiving the product I produce contact your local radio station GM with a folo to the Athletic Department. Rattle the cage..sqeeky wheel theory here. I agree you shouldn't have to do this but welcome to how things transpire. Incidentally I write every day, often minutes before the start of a road game, (7 days a week) at grizvox.com and weekly at flatheadbeacon.com under commentary. Check it out and you can always comment. I might suggest letters to the editor also as a way to communciate to the powers-that-be. I truly appreciate everyone's concern and continued support.
Mick
Mick
Evizzerate
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Mick...Great JOB! I'm with the others that enjoy the pre and post game interviews even if it drives my wife crazy when I sit in the parking lot at the fieldhouse.
Been watching Griz Bball for thirty years and I feel it coming back....first time in quite awhile. :clap:
Been watching Griz Bball for thirty years and I feel it coming back....first time in quite awhile. :clap:
